06/13/2025
🎉 Huge Congratulations, Bindu! 🎉
We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate Bindu kartik, a valued member of our program, for becoming the first female in Alberta to become a ICC Level 1 Certified Umpire! 🏏
Bindu’s hard work, unwavering dedication, and deep passion for cricket have truly paid off. This incredible achievement not only showcases her commitment to the sport but also serves as an inspiration to everyone around her.
Here’s to New Beginnings!
Your journey doesn’t stop here, Bindu! We can’t wait to see you help others unlock their potential in cricket. Well done! 🌟
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Bindu’s Inspiring Story
“When I moved to Canada, I joined cricket just for fun. I never imagined how it would change my life. Back then, I thought cricket was a men’s game. But when I discovered Calgary had a women’s team, something clicked. I joined for fitness but found so much more: a passion, a sisterhood, and a version of myself I didn’t know existed.
For the first time, I understood what “me time” truly meant—not just solitude but growth. The unwavering support of my family and friends was truly enlightening. Their belief in me transformed into my own confidence. I learned there is no age limit for learning, and self-respect must be earned, built one brave step at a time.
As I fell deeper in love with the game, I volunteered, learned, and saw cricket from every angle. Then came the biggest challenge: umpiring—a space dominated by men, where few women dared to step. But I thought, if they can do it, why can’t I? So, I took the course, stood on the field, and held my own. Now, when I co-umpire alongside men, pride isn’t just in the role; it’s in proving that barriers are meant to be broken.
Cricket didn’t just teach me rules; it reshaped my soul. It showed me that transformation is possible at any stage and that the question of how do I do better? is the most powerful one we can ask.
“I fell in love with cricket as a player. But as an umpire, I found my voice.”
